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Love Island viewers have urged Samira to ‘hold on tight’ for a ‘bumpy ride’ after she was asked a question that many branded as ‘microaggression.’

Love Island series four blasted onto our screens tonight in a flurry of bikinis and tan, with the guys and girls choosing who caught their eye on first looks only.

The ladies were lined up on the villa’s lawns as the men came in one by one, as instructed by head honcho Caroline Flack.

But before the lads even stepped into the villa Samira, the first black dark-skinned woman contestant in the show’s history, was met with a question that viewers at home branded as not only awkward but ‘microaggressive.’

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Viewers felt Samira was only asked that question because she was black (Picture: ITV)The 22-year-old – who is a West End star and has said she is chuffed to bring ‘diversity’ to the show – had just met fellow Islander Hayley when she told her that she was a performer.

We’ve all been there – meeting someone you’re interested in and totally fluffing up by not knowing what the hell they were talking about.

And that’s what happened to Hayley when Eyal, who she had just been coupled up with, tried to have a deep conversation with her.

The getting-to-know-you stage became adorably awkward very quickly.

Hayley had her eye on Eyal (Picture: Rex Features)

Eyal and Hayley have now coupled up together (Picture: ITV)

Eyal was trying to have a go at demonstrating how to pronounce his name (is it Eeey-ol or Ay-all?) when he explained how he has a dislike for ‘superficial things.’

But Hayley, well, she was a little confused.

‘What does superficial mean?’ she said interrupting Eyal’s little monologue of his love of all things deep.

Viewers at home found it hilarious and it’s already been named as the ‘single most ironic line on TV this year.’

Maybe she just got caught up in the moment, again?

But still, what a great start to the season.

Love Island returns tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2.

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